Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee July 29, 2026

The Buncombe County Government held a Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee meeting on July 29, 2026, focusing on the development and refinement of pedestrian infrastructure projects within the county. The meeting primarily discussed the progress on core pedestrian projects, including multi-use side paths and sidewalks along major corridors such as Smoky Park Highway, Bard Road, Long Shoals Road, Hendersonville Road, Sweeten Creek Road, and others. The committee reviewed detailed project cut sheets that included cost estimates, cross-sections, constraints, and opportunities for each project. Discussions addressed challenges like topography, existing development, utilities, and funding mechanisms, including potential North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and local funding sources. The committee also considered the balance between ideal and constrained project designs to maximize funding opportunities and community benefit. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded, but the meeting emphasized ongoing coordination with regional plans and future funding prioritization to advance these pedestrian infrastructure projects.